In Fire Forged (Worlds of Honor 5) by David Weber et al

Title: In Fire ForgedAuthor: David WeberSeries: Worlds of Honor #5. These are the anthologies spun off from the Honor Harrington series, she is not always a major character in them.Genre: Space opera, anthology.Setting: The Manticoran Empire, the People's Republic of Haven, the Silesian Confederacy - made-up stellar empires.Reason for Reading: Boredom.Finished In: DaysPages: 336Copyright Date: 2011Cover: A woman with a blaster leaping down the corridor of a spaceship.Themes: Kidnapping, religious fanaticism, intrigue, spaceships, telepathic cats.Best part: I loved the first story, "Ruthless" by Jane Lindskold.Worst part: I am just not the type to appreciate essays on the design of imaginary spaceships, though I realize after a conversation with gentlescholar that such people do, in fact, exist.Imaginary Theme Song:Let's Dance by David BowieGrade: C+Recommended for: Actually, this wouldn't be a bad introduction to the Honor Harrington series, for those who are not yet sure they want to commit to reading 15 volumes.Related Reads:On Basilisk Station by David Weber, Crown of Slaves by David Weber and Eric Flint.